I finally managed to get my reference done. It took me long enough really but there we go. about 4 hours worth of work and the image is done...

A few notes:

Spots not that important for placement/shape just general pattern (double large spots down back to shoulder blades and down tail) as well as the three spots above and below the eyes... Otherwise realistic patterning is all that is needed.

This is basically how my fur suit will look as well... Slight femme... but nothing crazy. (Fitted suit not padded)

Also grumpy Chinona face is there so that everyone knows she's more predisposed to snarl angrily than to smile happily even if that's not how it's gonna come across on the fur suit. LOL